The fates of Robert Snodgrass and Jose Fonte tell a significant story and serve as a timely reminder of how important it is to get this summer’s signing policy spot on. It’s also perhaps as well to bear in mind that before blaming the boss for bad picks there weren’t too many of us who […]
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Hammers must avoid more “emergency” buys
Posted on 19 August 2017.
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Slaven Bilic must scrap this formation and adopt a more sensible approach v Southampton
Posted on 19 August 2017.
While most West Ham supporters are still bemoaning the bad loss at Old Trafford last week, we must now move on and look at important issues which must be employed in order to gain our first win of the season. While our opponents, Southampton, did not cover themselves in glory against Swansea, they have a […]
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Hammers transfer window option decided
Posted on 19 August 2017.
Karren Brady has made it crystal clear West Ham will be voting in favour of the tranfer window closing earlier next summer. The clubs vote on the issue at the next Premier League meeting next month and she has revealed in her Sun column why the Hammers are going with the new proposal. She backs […]
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Come on Slav, it’s time for Rice
Posted on 19 August 2017.
One big question dominates my thinking as we head to Southampton this afternoon: Will Slav be brave enough to give Declan Rice his full first team debut. That he was ready to throw him on for half an hour against Manchester United at Old Trafford is encouraging but I can’t convince myself he will do […]
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David Gold defines the next level at the London Stadium
Posted on 19 August 2017.
West Ham Joint Chairman was asked to define what the next level is for West Ham on the back of promises back by the board that the move to the London Stadium would help us move to the next level and the original seven-year plan for Champions League football;. Speaking to Claret and Hugh Associate […]
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The West Ham U21s who have done more than enough to earn a first team thumbs up from Bilic
Posted on 19 August 2017.
West Ham United endured a frankly embarrassing start to the season when they slumped to a 4-0 loss against Manchester United. The Hammers were never really in the game and severely missed the likes of Manuel Lanzini, Cheikhou Kouyate and Michail Antonio. One of the few shining lights, though, was the performance of youngster Declan […]
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Bilic insists West Ham are lucky to have Sullivan and Gold
Posted on 18 August 2017.
The Hammers are one of a dwindling number or Premier League clubs with English owners, while just this week Chinese businessman Jisheng Gao bought a majority stake in Southampton.
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Who Are Ya? Saints Under the Microscope
Posted on 18 August 2017.
We’re joined by Freddie from the longest running Southampton fanzine and Youtube Fan channel ‘The Ugly Insider’ as he gives us all the info that we need to know about the low scoring Saints as we ask . . . . . . Who Are Ya?
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Bilic: Chairmen deserve praise
Posted on 18 August 2017.
Slaven Bilic insists West Ham are lucky to have David Sullivan and David Gold running the club.
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Mark Lawrenson’s predictions: Southampton vs. West Ham United
Posted on 18 August 2017.
BBC pundit Mark Lawrenson has predicted West Ham to lost this weekend against Southampton. West Ham travel down to the south coast for a 3pm Saturday kick-off as they prepare to take on Southampton at the St Mary’s Stadium. The Hammers will be looking to get back to winning ways after a disappointing 4-0 loss […]
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West Ham drop interest in defender to focus on international midfielder signing
Posted on 18 August 2017.
West Ham United are not interested in Eliaquim Mangala as they would rather prioritise a move for William Carvalho, Football.London reports. Slaven Bilic believes that the priority is a central midfielder rather than a centre half at this stage. Bilic wants another defensive midfielder to provide protection for the defenders and William Carvalho is his […]
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Sunderland manager confirms interest in West Ham midfielder
Posted on 18 August 2017.
Sunderland manager Simon Grayson has admitted that he is interested in signing West Ham United outcast Robert Snodgrass this summer. Various media outlets are reporting the news that Sunderland are keen on signing Robert Snodgrass. Simon Grayson used to work with Robert Snodgrass at Leeds United and is aiming to reunite him. The 29-year-old is out […]
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4-3-3: The West Ham starting XI that would easily beat Southampton
Posted on 18 August 2017.
West Ham take on Southampton at The St Mary’s Stadium this weekend, hoping to overcome last weekend’s heavy defeat against Manchester United and kick-start the season. West Ham currently sit bottom of the Premier League after suffering a heavy 4-0 defeat at Old Trafford: goals from Romelu Lukaku, Anthony Martial and Paul Pogba sealed the […]
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Slaven Bilic must do these three things if West Ham are to hammer Southampton
Posted on 18 August 2017.
After losing 4-0 to Manchester United at Old Trafford last Sunday, West Ham United will be desperate to bounce back at Southampton. The Hammers travel down to the St Mary’s Stadium for a Saturday 3pm kick-off and will hope to open their account for the season in terms of goals scored and points. Southampton started […]
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Carvalho talks deadlocked as Irons play hardball
Posted on 18 August 2017.
West Ham are watching their hopes of signing Willim Carvalho slowly slipping away and now rate their chances of doing a deal ith Sporting Lisbon at less than 50/50. Like interested clubs before them they are finding the Portuguese outfit almost impossible to deal with and one of our key insiders declaring: “It’s harder than […]
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Winston Reid signs new six-year contract at West Ham
Posted on 18 August 2017.
West Ham defender Winston Reid has signed a mammoth new six-year contract. The 29-year-old New Zealand international has committed his future to the Hammers until 2023.
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Big new deal for Reid
Posted on 18 August 2017.
Winston Reid has today penned a new deal with the Irons which will keep him at the club until 2023. The central defender has agreed a deal which will potentilly keep him in east London for another six years and a total of 13 in all. Commenting to the official site he said: “I’m very […]
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David Gold lifts lid on West Ham’s transfer process
Posted on 18 August 2017.
West Ham Chairman David Gold has set the record straight on how transfer dealings are conducted at the club insisting the board go after Slaven’s transfer targets and only bring in young players at their own expense. Speaking to Claret and Hugh Associate Editor Sean Whetstone on the MooreThanJustAPodcast Hammers podcast Gold said of his role […]
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I’m the Boss: Attack should be our first line of defence
Posted on 18 August 2017.
Welcome to our new ‘I’m the Boss’ feature in which I’ll be analysing Bilic’s tactics and performances each week, before picking my own line up for following weeks fixture. Our opening fixture away at Manchester United was always going to be a tough ask but what’s most worrying was the manner of the collapse in the second half and also the limited number of attempts on De Gea. Bilic set out a 4-5-1 with new boy Chicharito leading the line. Whilst I would…
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Manchester United are no dream team, warns Mourinho
Posted on 18 August 2017.
The Portuguese insists that his side should not be labelled as favourites for the title despite beating West Ham 4-0 on the opening day
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Match Preview: Southampton vs West Ham United: Premier League Match Day Two
Posted on 18 August 2017.
Tomorrow-afternoon, we make the trip to St Mary’s to face a strong Southampton side in Game Week Two of the 2017/2018 season. The 3,000 strong Claret & Blue Army that are making the trip to The South Coast will he hoping for a dramatic improvement on last week’s thumping 4-0 loss at Old Trafford. Whereas, the hosts will be looking to lay the demons of last week’s frustrating draw with Swansea City to…
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Obiang learning to trust himself again
Posted on 18 August 2017.
Pedro Obiang admits that he is having to learn to trust himself again after returning from his injury. The midfielder as a little off the pace at Old Trafford but has pledged to get right back to his best over the next games. He said: ” “It’s been difficult to come back to the team because […]
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London Stadium breaks attendance record
Posted on 18 August 2017.
The London Athletic Championships have been awarded an official Guinness World Record for the number of tickets sold at any IAAF World Championships event. The figure recorded on the official Guinness World Record certificate is 701,889 but with that taken two days before the end of the Championships, it will be updated to reflect the […]
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Sporting Lisbon deny Carvalho refused to train
Posted on 18 August 2017.
William Carvalho has not trained again with the rest of the Sporting Lisbon squad. In the countdown to a game against Guimarães, tomorrow at Estádio D. Alfonso Henriques. The club say the defensive midfielder did conditioning and specific work due to a shoulder injury so remains in doubt after picking up a further knock a report in […]
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Snodgrass attracts new interest
Posted on 18 August 2017.
Aston Villa are set to have major rivals in Sunderland for Robert Snodgrass. The Scot has no West Ham future and Black Cats boss Simon Grayson has revealed his interest in the former Hull midfielder. Snodgrass,29, has been told he can leave th London Stadium after arriving in January and asked if he could be […]
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Southampton v West Ham United: Team news, odds and stats
Posted on 18 August 2017.
Get the latest team news and stats ahead of the Premier League clash between Southampton and West Ham United at St Mary’s.
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